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Thomas Baldwin Esq. (1742c - July 1804) Thomas Baldwin was born to Rev. John Baldwin, vicar of Chester, and his wife Anne Rigbye, daughter of Nicholas Rigbye of Harrock Hall, Wrightington

In 1785 Baldwin ascended in a hot air balloon; from his father's house Hoole Hall, Chester, eventually finishing his journey near Warrington. The following year he published Airopaedia, a book with his findings, and the first ever detailed sketches of an aerial view.

In 1793, Baldwin inherited Hoole Hall following his father's death, but sold it seven years later.

He died July 1804, and was buried on the 12th July at Prescot Parish Church, Lancashire and was survived by one son.